The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 31,900
€ 22,200
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the e-Golf is 2.8 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
e-Golf
Golf 1.8 T
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
e-Golf
Golf 1.8 T
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.8 %
General
e-Golf
Golf 1.8 T
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
e-Golf
Golf 1.8 T
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
*CDA*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
e-Golf
134 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
e-Golf
Golf 1.8 T
93 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
e-Golf
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
e-Golf
157 MPGe
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
503 mi
e-Golf
170 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
43 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
e-Golf
43 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
e-Golf
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
